September 2, 2012

Flake Away with Soap And Glory

 

Soap & Glory – “the British beauty brand famous for its effective, affordable and adventurously-monikered products”  has a body polish that will will positively polish your flakes away. Soap & Glory Flake Away is a body polish offering one of the most exhilerating shower experiences you will ever have.  With its intoxicating fragrances of Shea butter, sweet almond oil, peach seed powder, sea salt and sugar, one might think they were showering in a fruity tropical garden. 

Soap & Glory Flake Away is formulated with just the right ingredients delivering a delicate scrub.  The scrub itself is very gentle, and not at all greasy, like many body polishes on the market today.

“Soap & Glory’s signature Pink Fragrance combines fresh bergamot and mandarin, rose, jasmine, peach, strawberry, oakmoss, amber, woody notes and amber and warm vanilla notes on the bottom.”

I think it is very important to have a body polish with a delicate scent, it makes your shower enjoyable and you won’t have a strong lingering scent on your skin. Soap & Glory Flake Away leaves you feeling smooth, silky and smelling utterly fantastic.  Soap & Glory Flake Away  is Paraben Free ! How sweet is that?

A small handful of Soap & Glory Flake Away is all you need to help you eliminate dry flaky skin.  Rub it on your skin using a circular motion with your fingertips or use a luffa sponge like I did.

Soap & Glory Flake Away is the Ultimate Body Polish!  No flakes about it!

http://www.soapandglory.com

 

 

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September 1, 2012

AMERICAN BISTRO AT THE STRAND HOTEL NYC

DEBUTS ‘FOOD IS FASHION’ MENU CELEBRATING BELOVED DESIGNERS AND COLLECTIONS AND HONORING STYLE ICONS HELEN GURLEY-BROWN, ZELDA KAPLAN

-Fashion forward menu offers a tasteful celebration of the connection between food and fashion –

The Strand Hotel NYC’s Strand American Bistro Restaurant will unveil its Fashion Week menu celebrating iconic fashion collections and designers along with specialty cocktail tributes to the late stylish magazine maven Helen Gurley-Brown and fashion icon Zelda Kaplan, September 8 – 30, 2012. The three-course menu, created by wunderkind Executive Chef Kelvin Fernandez, is complimented by specialty cocktails served in both American Bistro Restaurant and Top of the Strand rooftop bar and lounge. ‘Food is Fashion’ menu pays tribute to notable designers and fashion houses with a pairing of appetizers, entrees and desserts in the signature hues of noted designers and fashion houses: Christopher Kane, Dolce & Gabbana, Hermés, Max Mara, Robert Rodriguez and Valentino. The menu is priced at just $38 per person and will be served daily Monday through Sunday 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. for dinner. Price excludes tax and gratuities. Reservations are required and can be made by calling restaurant 646-368-6395.

The popular Top of the Strand rooftop bar and lounge will also feature fashion-inspired cocktails, available for $15 each, celebrating the long and storied lives of two of New York’s beloved fashion icons Helen Gurley-Brown and Zelda Kaplan. Zelda Kaplan and Helen Gurley Brown were revered for their storied careers and trendsetting styles. Ms. Kaplan passed away during fashion week in February 2012 and Ms. Gurley-Brown passed away this August.

FOOD IS FASHION

First

Cauliflower Soup

Parmesan Crisp, White Truffle Essence, Chive Oil

Valentinoʼs 1960 White Collection

Butternut Squash Risotto

Squash Puree, Sage Butter, Maple Smoked Bacon

Hermès Fall 2012 Collection

Second

Seared Diver Scallop

Crispy Spiced Florets, Cauliflower Puree, Orange Brown Butter

Christopher Kane Spring/Summer 2009 Collection

Braised Beef Angus Short Rib

Spinach Custard, Parsnip Trio

Robert Rodriguez Collection

Third

Crispy Cheesecake

Graham Cracker Streusel, Caramel, Tahitian Vanilla

Max Mara Fall 2012 Collection

Chefʼs Chocolate Molten

Crème Anglaise, Dulce de Leche

Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2012 Collection

* * * * *

Top of the Strand – Fashion Week Cocktails – $15

The Five Point Cut

Bulldog Gin, Lillet Rouge, Solerno Blood Orange

Liqueur, Absinthe Rinse

The Gurley-Brown Show

Prosecco, Rhubarb Bitters, Sugar, Rose Petal

The Legend of Zelda

Jalapeno-infused Avion Silver Tequila, Fresh

Cilantro, Ginger & Lime

* * * *

Located in the heart of New York’s fashion district on West 37th Street off 5th Avenue, The Strand American Bistro Restaurant in the Strand Hotel NYC is a favorite haunt in the fashion district. New York Fashion Week is among the busiest periods for both the hotel and restaurant. Since its opening nearly three years ago the Strand Hotel NYC and restaurant American Bistro have hosted Fashion Week events. The Strand American Bistro is a 115-seat venue with a signature alabaster bar and lounge featuring classic American cuisine. The restaurant features original artwork and fashion photographs throughout; including a stunning backdrop in the main dining room is a 6 x 28 foot masterpiece entitled Hemaspora by San Francisco-based artist Rex Ray.

Top of the Strand rooftop bar and lounge is a hip urban retreat; Manhattan meets Nikki Beach, in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. An intimate glass-enclosed bar lounge designed by Sex and the City”, “Devil Wears Prada” set designer, Lydia Marks, Top of the Strand features unobstructed views of historic New York City buildings, landmarks including the Empire State Building. Live entertainment is featured weekly along with an extensive selection of custom drinks.

Opened in 2009 as New York’s first fashion hotel, The Strand Hotel is considered an homage to the iconic fashion figures, décor and style that defined a generation and an industry. Throughout the hotel’s public spaces and guestrooms are black and white vintage prints from the pages of Vogue and Vanity Fair, taken by photographers Clifford Collin, Richard Rutledge, Eduard Steichen, John Rawlings, Toni Frissel and Lusha Nelson and others. The fashion theme is continued through the guestrooms, each capturing the glamour and elegance of Old Hollywood with Bogart-style furnishings, art-deco style boudoir chairs, decadent color schemes, luxurious baths outfitted in imported slate and marble; high-end bedding and linens, and plush bathrobes and slippers. The piece de resistance is the New York City views from all 177 guestrooms; views of true New York City-scapes including legendary water towers and the Empire State building.

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August 31, 2012

Paul Mitchell Protools Are A Real Smoothy

This past summer, my daughter Adrienne ditched her morning hair routine of curling or straightening for a more relaxed look.  Let’s just say there were a lot of headbands and ponytails flying around here this summer.  With school starting soon,  Adrienne has already started to prepare for her early morning hair routine and the Paul Mitchell Limited Edition Express Ion Smooth Peacock is on the top of her ‘Back to School Must-Haves”.   Adrienne has been looking for a smoothing iron tool that will  give her perfectly straight, smooth hair. She has been using the Paul Mitchell Limited Edition Express Ion Smooth Peacock for a few weeks now and is loving it.  The peacock printed design gives the iron a feminine touch and it even comes with a matching flat brush to help you achieve a smooth look.

These are a few thoughts Adrienne wanted me to share with you: “Whether you have mermaid waves or an afro of curls, the Paul Mitchell Limited Edition Express Ion Smooth Peacock will, for sure, straighten every strand of hair.  I have tried over 4 brands of flat irons prior to using Paul Mitchell’s Smoothing Iron and none has exceeded my standards like the Paul Mitchell Limited Edition Express Ion Smooth Peacock.  The smoothing iron has  2″ ceramic plates that distribute the heat from the iron onto your hair nice and evenly”.

“Some of the features I like is the 9 foot cord so I am not limited to using it in the bathroom.  The longer cord allows me to use the iron in almost any room in the house.  The smoothing iron heats up in no time.  By the time I brush my teeth, it is heated to 400*. Paul Mitchell Limited Edition Express Ion Smooth Peacock is also designed to prevent creases and dents because the edges are beveled, unlike many smoothing irons which crease, cut and catch your hair.  That is a very uncomfortable feeling, by the way. Paul Mitchell Smoothing iron makes hair straightening fast and easy with fantastic results.  Paul Mitchell Limited Edition Express Ion Smooth Peacock is attractive with it peacock print, making it fun and stylish looking”.

Check out the before and after pictures below.  Adrienne has very thick, wavy/curly hair and she loved the results she got.  Smooth and easy is the key with the Paul Mitchell Limited Edition Express Ion Smooth Peacock

Paul Mitchell Limited Edition Express Ion Smooth Peacock  is available ONLY in professional salons and Paul Mitchell schools.  Price varies upon location.

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August 31, 2012

See What the Glow Is All About with AVON

The Bronzing powder from the Avon Glow Line was very light and compact. The makeup brush was great for applying the bronzer evenly. The light bronze is good for fair skin tones looking for a naturally tan look. The deep tan bronzer is better for a sun-kissed look. The compact is great for slipping it in your purse and can be applied wherever because of the built in mirror!

LIPGLOSS – Looking for long lasting color and shine? The lip gloss from the Avon Glow line offers just that. With many vivid shades to choose from, you’ll never go a day without looking dull. The gloss held throughout an entire day of being active. Some of the shades that are included in the Avon Glow Line are pink, purple, orange, and bronze, and these are the shades that shown above.

NAIL POLISH- Being teenagers, we love to express ourselves in the craziest shades of nail polish. The Avon Nailwear brings vibrant colors for all seasons. Aqua Fantasy is great for standing out in the sunny weather of spring and summer. On the other hand, Venus is more suited for the cooler seasons of the year like fall and winter. Not only did they offer bold color, the polishes dried fast and were chip-proof for 4-5 days. We would absolutely recommend Avon Nailwear Pro for strong and healthy nails.

 

 

– Rachel and Julia, Teen Bloggers

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August 31, 2012

Look Beautiful With Mally Beauty

To celebrate the launch of Mally Roncal’s newest website mallybeauty.com, my daughter Adrienne took out her favorite Mally eye makeup to demonstrate what she learned from Mally Beauty’s tutorials.

For those of you who are not familiar with mallybeauty.com, this newest website offers a wealth of information.  You will find Dashboards where you can receive Mally updates all in one spot, Auto Deliveries, Ratings and Reviews of products, Wish Lists and our favorite, the How To Library.  The How To Library is loaded with detailed demonstrations on how to use Mally’s “High Performance Makeup” and learn Mally’s secret beauty tips and tricks using the  various kinds of makeup in Mally’s Cosmetics line.

Looking at the photos below, Adrienne is a quick learner.  Using the tutorials and then adding her own touches, Adrienne created her own unique look using the following products to achieve her beautiful eyes.

To achieve this delicate and eye-popping look, Adrienne used the following products;  Ever Color Eye Shadow/Duo in “Twilight”,

Eye Shadow Duo in Pretty Lady, Evercolor waterproof eyeliner in Midnight and Mally’s best selling make-up item, Volumizing Mascara.

Adrienne says that “The Volumizing Mascara definitely volumizes and it  brings the whole look together”. Mally says her Volumizing Mascara is “made with an Italian base, Japanese pigments and a secret brush, it helps you build WOW lashes to the hilt”.

You definitely want the WOW! effect and you can achieve this with Mally Beauty Products which can be found at mallybeauty.com and qvc.com.

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August 30, 2012

Sharing a contest with you

We took this info from Lisa’s blog because we wanted to share this  “Win it”! Lolly Clothing is stylish, chic & casual and Lolly wants us back to school in style by offering one of our teen blog readers the chance to win a $50 gift certificate!

“Their collection is bursting with easy basics which embody artisan and textile patterns as well as innovative washes, organic prints and bohemian silhouettes, which are ideal for back to school college students or women going back to work, after an adventurous summer.

From fabulous dresses and tops to pants, skirts, and scarves, Lolly has something for everyone and with a $50 gift certificate makes shopping a breeze. – Lolly Clothing (http://www.lolly-clothing.com)”

E-mail: lisa@itsaglamthing (dot) com for your chance to “win it”! In the subject line type: I want Lolly

You can find out what stores sell Lolly Clothing on their website but with a $50 gift card, you can shop online and get a deal.

This is what we want from Lolly- Sporty Genny Ikat Top

 



 

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August 29, 2012

Glamourize in your Sleep

Beauty rest!  I know you have heard that getting a good night’s sleep is essential for your overall general health. What if I told you that one simple little thing on your bed could cause wrinkles and ratted up hair? You would think I was crazy wouldn’t you?  Well, yes I will admit that, but I am serious.  Your cotton pillow case can hold debris in it’s fibers and that nasty debris can get in your pores causing wrinkles, acne etc.

With Morning Glamour Silk Pillow Case you can get that great night’s sleep both inside and out.  The silkiness of the pillow case can give you a smooth  feel and make you feel all refreshed and relaxed in the morning.  Morning Glamour even helps protect your hair from becoming a knotted mess.  I can remember my mom bought me a silk pillow case when I was younger for a wedding I was going to. I had my hair done in french braids and in order to keep my hair from getting frizzy I used the silk pillow case and it really helped.

I suggest using Morning Glamour not just as a “must” but as a “want”.  After having experienced the feeling of Morning Glamour  silk pillow case I suggest you get one yourself.

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August 29, 2012

5 “Must Haves” in my Ballet Bag

 

Being Junior in High School and A Soloist for the State Ballet of Rhode Island, my time is very limited so I have to make sure my ballet bag is always packed. There are always a few essentials items that I “Must Have” in my ballet bag, and these might be good ideas for you too.

Must Have #1: Tweezerman Match Box Itty Bitty Files are a must.  My fingernails and toenails must always be smooth because I can’t risk tearing my tights, and it does happen from time to time when I have had a rough edge. These itty bitty nail files come in pa matchbox package of 12,so I can share with my friends.

www.tweezerman.com 

Must Have #2: Murad’s Skin Perfection Primer is a great product to have before applying makeup, which we do often at the ballet. I like Murad;s Skin Perfection Primer because it helps control acne breakouts, reduces the appearance of pores, and controlsshine.  Aftr all, who wants to have a shiny face when they are on stage, or anyplace for that matter. www.murad.com

Must Have #3: Eylure Naturalites Eyelashes are another important accessory.  Available in assorted styles and sizes, they are reusable and come with their own adhesive, which is very convenient.   They are easy to use and takes little time to apply.  When I want my eyes to POP onstage, I use Eylure Naturalites!

www.eylure.com

Must Have #4: I always like to carry a fragrance in my bag and Lavinella “Summer Vanilla” Roll-on is the perfect one for me.  This fragrance has a delicate vanilla scent. It is subtle enough that I can roll on  as often  I like without it being over powering. Lavinella roll-on comes in a very slim bottle which fits conveniently in my ballet bag.

 www.lavinella.com

Must Have #5: I have at least 6 Mia Hair Accessories in my bag at all times.  I love the Braidies, which is a hair braid headband.  They look like real hair and one size fits all and comes in 2 sizes, thick and thin.  When I wear my hair in the bun  I wear  the Braidies.

The braid adds a unique and stylish look. Tony Ties, are a must too. These no tug hair ties (leopard print being my favorite) hold my hair back in a ponytail before I make my bun.  Tony Ties come out easily without pulling on my hair.  Mia Hair Accessories come in 5 natural Hair colors. www.tonytail.com

 

 

 

Adrienne, Teen Blogger

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August 28, 2012

Attention all Glam Gals ~ Medicine Mama’s Apothecary has created a product just for you!

Before I tell you about the product created just for women, I’d like to introduce you to the mastermind of Medicine Mama’s Apothecary, Donna Steinmann. I don’t know Donna personally, but she’s from my favorite place in the world, beautiful Ojai California!

Medicine Mama’s Apothecary is an organic processor and handler. Their products are all certified organic! In fact, every product that they create is made in-house at the apothecary in Ojai. Plus, they are all crafted by hand and only pure, organic and natural honey bee ingredients are used in the creation of Donna (The Medicine Mama) Steinmann’s products.

The product I’ll be sharing with you in this article is a wonderful cream that (quote) “alleviates feminine skin discomfort.” It’s called Vmagic™!

V Magic™ ~ "Medicine Mama's intimate wellness cream"

Unlike many creams you may find “over the counter”, Vmagic™ consists of 100% natural ingredients with no chemicals or artificial properties. In fact, (quote) “the 100% natural ingredients with organic anti-bacterial and antifungal properties, as well as Sea Buckthorn aid in the repair and care of women’s most tender skin.”

Some of the benefits of Vmagic™ include:
(quote)
• Alleviation of symptoms as itching, burning, soreness, dryness and tenderness associated with imbalance of a woman’s personal feminine area.
• It soothes irritated skin and rashes associated with waxing and shaving; aids in recovery of cosmetic surgery; and can safely be used daily as a moisturizer and lubricant providing nourishment and rejuvenation to a woman’s intimate feminine area.

Find out about the precise combined blend of ingredients in Vmagic™ intended to bring out their most powerful health benefits in the product, learn more about other Donna Steinmann’s healing products, and read wonderful comments from users on Medicine Mama’s website at:
www.medicinemamasapothecary.com

You may also find Medicine Mama’s Apothecary on Facebook!

Vmagic™ may be found and purchased for $24.95 (2oz jar) at “natural retailers” across the nation or on the website listed above.

A 5-STAR review for Vmagic™ and Medicine Mama’s Apothecary !

NOW ~ SAVING THE BEST FOR LAST !! In this article you’ve heard a lot about one of Medicine Mama, Donna Steinmann’s unique products! How would you like find out more about an all in one healing skin cream called Sweet Bee Magic and SEE how Medicine Mama’s “Magic” is made? You are invited to be part of a “Behind The Scenes” Webinar at The Medicine Mama’s Apothecary!!

Medicine Mama, Donna Steinmann

This exclusive Webinar will be held on
Wednesday September 5th, 2012! :
1:00pm PST / 4:00pm EST or 4:00pm PST / 7:00pm EST

You won’t want to miss out on this amazing opportunity to see and hear the Medicine Mama, Donna Steinmann share the “Magic” of her all purpose “SWEET BEE MAGIC”, healthy, pure, healing, nourishing, protective cream and all of it’s uses!

RSVP NOW to: sarah@crierpr.com to participate in this informative Webinar! Be sure to specify if you will be participating at 1:00pm PST / 4:00pm EST or 4:00pm PST / 7:00pm EST !!!
Instructions for login will be sent upon receipt of rsvp.

Again…. RSVP to : sarah@crierpr.com to attend!!

(Credit: Sources for any quotes or paraphrased information in this article from Media Resources, and Medicine Mama’s Apothecary website.)

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August 28, 2012

Voluminous Eyelashes are Guaranteed with Borghese

BORGHESE Superiore Mascara

Are you on the search for voluminous lashes? They are guaranteed with the Borghese Superiore Mascara. As you can see in my pictures, this mascara showed the full potential of how long my lashes could be. I have so many brands of mascara and as soon as I tried Borghese, I fell in love immediately. Even though it is a little pricey at $20 dollars, I would say it’s worth saving your money for!

Rachel

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